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Singapore deals with aging in several aspects. How
each one overlaps another in similar ways. The
intention of aging in Singapore is to foster a society
where older people are valued as contribuiting
members to the society ; Active Aging. Overlaping with
the financial security of the individuals, Central
Provident Fund (CPF), responsible for planning and
saving their financial security. The elder-friendly housing
is integrated into the community which the key is
“aging-in-place” where it allows tem to grow old in the
home, community, environment that they’re familiarwith.
Some needs to be employed as long as possible to
fulfilled their needs, which the employment of elderly
can cause conflicts to the young. The inter-generational
cohesion is to ensure that the young and the old do not
see each other as compeitors for the limted resources.
“Many Helping Hands” policy us towards the seniors
which is guided by a principle of personal responsibility
in securing well-being in one’s old age. The community,
family and seniors themselves must work in partnership
to ensure the well-being of the aged.
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Wednesday, September 6, 2017
